Ukraine’s strategic military value extends far beyond its war with Russia. Its battlefield experience offers critical lessons for strengthening NATO’s defenses, preparing American forces for modern warfare, and countering future adversaries. As Washington eases pressure on Moscow and restricts Ukraine’s military capabilities, the U.S. risks undermining its own national security.Read more...
U.S. officials are pointing to Central Asia as part of the answer to America’s critical mineral vulnerability. But limited scale, risky transit routes, and host governments that hold the leverage make the region a hedge, not a solution.Read more...
In several news articles discussing topics including the potential for South Korean forces to take command of defense of their country and the risks that the Iran war is degrading America's ability to respond to China, ASP CEO Matthew Wallin offers his thoughts.Read more...
The American Security Project's AI Imperative 2030 Director Courtney Manning was featured in the Washington Examiner this week in an op-ed discussing China's increasing encroachment on U.S. global AI leadership. Read more...
The last U.S. troops serving under the anti-ISIS coalition have left Iraq, raising a central question: can the country preserve its gains against ISIS while controlling armed Shia militias within its borders and external influence from Iran? Read more...
China's icebreakers just came home from the Arctic. The bigger story is where Beijing's Arctic investments are going: Russian ports, Russian routes, and a Russian military already expanding toward NATO. The U.S. needs to expand its cooperation with its Arctic allies to ensure that is it well equipped for a future with a stronger Russo-Chinese presence in the region. Read more...
How American technology keeps ending up in Russian drones—and what the United States can do to stop it. Read more...
Ethiopia's next war is set to cause regional chaos, after armed clashes, the TDF and the TPLF seized control of three airports in Tigray. Read more...
With the Iran war continuing with seemingly no end in sight, the Senate also recently voted down a war powers resolution, 50-49, that aimed to have President Trump withdraw U.S. forces unless he received specific authorization to continue the conflict. But is simply withdrawing and calling it quits the right move? Read more...
Should the U.S. ease sanctions on North Korea? President Lee thinks so. But with Russia's partnership and crypto theft as a revenue stream, Pyongyang has little reason to bargain in good faith. Easing sanctions now would reward the regime without curbing its nuclear ambitions. Read more...
